N.Ireland
First Northern bird flu case confirmed in Co. Antrim
Northern Ireland’s first bird flu case this year has been confirmed in a wild bird in Co. Antrim. The case...
Pig/Poultry
N.Ireland
Zinc oxide ban could increase antibiotic reliance
A ban on therapeutic zinc oxide use could increase pig sector reliance on antibiotics at a time when pressure is mounting for...
N.Ireland
Antibiotics: It's not zero-use that we should be aiming for
Experts warn that agriculture is unlikely to ever be able to move completely away from antibiotics use, despite mounting consumer...
N.Ireland
'Green' farm subsidies could include better housing and intact tail payments
Payments for intact tails and better housing could be made as part of new ‘green’ farm subsidies planned for the...
N.Ireland
Behind the scenes: £23m world-first poultry litter AD plant in Ballymena
A £23 million (€26 million) anaerobic digestion (AD) plant in Ballymena has become one of the first of its kind...
N.Ireland
Burnt factory's diverted pigs push NI numbers up year-on-year
The number of pigs in Northern Ireland grew by almost a fifth year-on-year, as imports of fattened pigs coming here...
N.Ireland
Exercise Blackthorn: National exercise to test Foot and Mouth readiness
A major government exercise will see the UK’s four regional agricultural departments in Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales and England come...
N.Ireland
Aussie exports deal to bring 'major boost' for Northern Ireland pork
Northern Ireland’s agri-food industry today received a major boost as pork exports to Australia officially got the green light with...
Pig/Poultry
Bird flu prevention zone extended to cover whole of England
A bird flu prevention zone has been declared across the whole of England, chief veterinary officer Nigel Gibbens has confirmed...
N.Ireland
Bird flu cases discovered in UK; flock keepers asked to remain alert
Northern Irish flock keepers and poultry farmers have been warned to maintain high levels of biosecurity after 17 cases of...
N.Ireland
Housed free-range period extended as bird flu warnings continue
Changes to the marketing of free-range eggs in response to continued Avian Influenza (AI) warnings have been welcomed across the...
N.Ireland
Senior leadership appointment confirmed at Moy Park
Moy Park, one of Europe’s leading poultry producers, has confirmed the senior leadership appointment of Kirsty Wilkins to the role of...
N.Ireland
'Bounce back’ ability of Northern Ireland pig farmers ensuring industry's survival
Bigger litter sizes, better weaning rates and weights have helped the Northern Ireland pig industry ‘bounce back’. A combination of changes...
N.Ireland
'Fifth-quarter' products among pork exports off to China
Two pork processors in Northern Ireland are among a select few in the UK given the green light to ship...
N.Ireland
Northern flock owners urged to be vigilant as avian influenza spreads
Poultry farmers are urged to be vigilant as outbreaks of bird flu continue to be reported in continental Europe. It...
N.Ireland
Moy Park achieves top sustainability status for fifth year running
Northern Ireland’s largest poultry processor has achieved the highest scoring level for sustainability in the Business in the Community Northern...
Pig/Poultry
Chicken enriched with Omega-3 'likely to reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes, dementia and depression'
The regular consumption of naturally enriched omega-3 chicken and eggs is likely to reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes, dementia...
Pig/Poultry
Turkey has a strong future within the Irish poultry meat sector
Turkey production will be a key growth area within the Irish poultry sector, according to Professor Geoff Simmons from Queen’s...
